I’m happy when I managed to photograph the black ant today. This is important for the illustration of this post than I have to go far to photograph a boat in the sea.
Three days ago, my friend and former client invited me to attend an event in his office hall. One of the introductory events was a motivational lecture from a famous motivator here. As always, motivators always encourage people to achieve success and happiness in life, and all of that is also quite good in my view, moreover delivered in a very interesting and impressive way.
That’s good enough because the context is the success at work and a career in a business company that has to be bigger. Some of the points of the lecture are that everyone always has goals in life and for that, we must be creative, always active, keep trying, never give up, love to work together to achieve desire, goals, and be happy in life. Well, it’s like an ant lifestyle, isn’t it?
There are many things I can comment on about the lecture, but one of the reflections that might be important for us to chew and digest more deeply is what is contained in the short story that I quoted from AJ’s book. De Mello – Song Of The Bird;
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THE CONTENTED FISHERMAN
The industrialist was horrified to find the fisherman lying beside his boat, smoking a pipe.
“Why aren’t you out fishing? “Said the industrialist.
“Because I have caught enough fish for the day. “
“Why don’t you catch some more? “
“What would I do with it? “
“Earn more money. Then you can have a motorbike fixed to your boat and go into deeper waters and catch more fish.”
“What would I do then? “
“They would bring you money to buy nylon nets, so more fish, more money. Soon you will have enough to buy two boats… even a fleet of boots. Then you could be rich like me. “
“What would I do then? “
“Then you could really enjoy life. “
“What do you think I am doing now? “
Which would you rather have: a fortune or a capacity for enjoyment?
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That’s all about the short story; the story and its contemplative questions. Maybe you’ve heard that story or something such, but I still hope that you get a glimmer of inspiration from it.
By the way, I admit that the photo of this ant is less clear and sharp, but it’s pretty good for illustration, isn’t it?
I’m of the belief to each his own. Some folk find contentment in different things. There’s a place for variety in this world. Oh what is quite humourous for me is that I attended school with a dude who was nicknamed Blackant…lol
He must be a unique person with such a nickname
The ants are very careful and working … we even have the saying that somebody is working as an ant
Yes, ants are a symbol of people who work hard and diligently
As for short story, think that each of them has its own truth. As for me, would rather have some piece of fortune + some piece of capacity for enjoyment. Something like that.
We know that there is nothing wrong with our choices, because each choice has its own risks, consequences, and fruits.
Thanks for the visit and for your thoght, Anastasia.
this perfectly illustrates how capitalism tends to create greed
I do not judge anyone, but only show the source of our choice and the possible end for both choices.
I see the story as contentment. Minimalist.
Thanks for your thought, Mavic.
Btw, If the industrialist is the north pole while the fisherman is at the south pole, which pole do you tend to choose?
But you don’t need to answer that question if you don’t want to answer.
Maybe I will be at the south pole. I am not really into industrialism, this is when the time when mother nature started be exploited.
My belief that you are a wise person is now proven.
Whaaaaaat?! Was that a test?!!! Anyway, not a wise person maybe just aware.
I forgot to say… but thanks for that.
No, not a test at all… Just guessing…
And you’re welcome, Mavic.
Not a problem until next time Albert Einstein’s twin brother.
Bees and ants, they are known for their radiance and symbolize diligence
Totally agree, Varda. Because many people know that, then I only say about ants as illustrations and symbols. Thanks for your visit and thought, my friend.